Sam Cane ruled out of All Blacks test against France

Thursday 14 November 2024 · 2 outlets · 3 reports · updated Thu 14 Nov 2024, 4:00pm

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Former captain Sam Cane will miss the All Blacks' match against France in Paris due to a head injury. Assistant coach hints suggest Peter Lakai could potentially replace him at openside flanker for the Sunday morning test.

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1. StuffThu 14 Nov 2024, 5:00am

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2. 1NewsThu 14 Nov 2024, 4:00pm

   Analysis: Cane injury opens up possibility of an All Black power play (opens in new tab)